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Airborne-Unmanned 12.04.18: GA-ASI Ground Control, Skeye Acquired, Censys Tech

Also: FAA Exec Appointment, InstantEye Mk-3, XLCargoDrones Center, ALTI UAS Enhanced VTOL UAV

A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from GA-ASI was used for the first time in October to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft flight critical functions were tested successfully, including hold modes, landing gear, flap operation, and “hand flying” of the aircraft. Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI, noted that, “We continue on a path towards integrating RPA i

Ohio Wright Brothers Monument Project Gets Financial Boost

Two Philanthropic Organizations Make Major Contributions Towards The Planned Landmark

The Wright Image Group has received a major financial boost towards their planned memorial to Orville and Wilbur Wright at the intersection of Interstate highways 70 and 75 just north of Dayton Ohio near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.27.18: 50K LAANC App's, UAV Organ Transport, Shooting Stars

Also: Hirth Engines, University Of Maryland, GA-ASI Selected, Snap UAS

The FAA's nationwide deployment of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) has exceeded all of the program’s original objectives. Since the program began with a prototype system in November 2017, LAANC has processed more than 50,000 applications from drone operators for authorization to fly in controlled airspace. The system now covers almost 300 air traffic facilities serving approximately 500 airports, providing near-instantaneous approvals and allowing operators to quickly plan their flights. A Uni

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.04.18)

"The commercial space sector is growing exponentially every year, and the FAA is committed to keeping pace with it. I’m pleased to welcome General Monteith to our team, and I look forward to working with him to ensure we remain on the cutting edge of this burgeoning industry." Source: FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell, on the appointment of General Wayne R. Monteith to the position of Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.04.18): Empty-Field Myopia

Induced nearsightedness that is associated with flying at night, in instrument meteorological conditions and/or reduced visibility.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.04.18)

International Bodyflight Association

The International Bodyflight Association (IBA) was formed in 2003. It was the first of a kind and led the field in supporting and training wind tunnel instructors and by setting the standard of safety that the industry enjoys today.